Youth Mentor Volunteer - Milton Keynes
Since 2021, Youth Mentors have supported young people to realise their potential and achieve their goals on behalf of YMCA Milton Keynes. 100% of the young people asked said they found this support helpful. Due to the success of the programme, we are looking for new Youth Mentors to continue the great work we do with children and young adults across Milton Keynes, to divert them from youth violence and to build their self-esteem
Volunteer qualities
- Do you want to empower a young person to fulfil their potential?
- Are you friendly & approachable?
- Are you open minded & non-judgemental?
What you can expect from us:
• The opportunity to be a part of a supportive and friendly team.
• An induction training course, covering the practices used by the YMCA MK when working with young people.
• Ongoing training tailored to your skillset.
• The opportunity to move into other volunteer roles and potentially paid work.
What we expect from you:
• We understand volunteering needs to fit around your life, so if you can, we would love for you to commit to a mentoring session once a fortnight.
• We need volunteers who can uphold professional boundaries at all times.
• You must be 18 or over to apply for this role.
Duties and responsibilities:
• To attend one to one meetings with a young person who could benefit from a Youth Mentor.
• To be proactive in researching any further support the young person could access.
• To adhere to safeguarding policies and practices